Owls Alumni needs votes for Aviva contest

Looking for votes

COLLINGWOOD – The Fighting Owls Football Alumni is asking for your help.

The organization, which supports the football programs at Collingwood Collegiate Institute, is in the semi-finals of the Aviva Community Fun Contest.

The organization is looking to receive up to $50,000 to create a stadium at CCI for not only the football teams but the soccer and rugby programs as well as the community.

The school is installing a new field, track and fencing for 2013. The alumni would like to install a permanent scoreboard and bleacher seating for 250 people.

In their submission, the alumni says "we have had four championship football teams in the past four years, and they deserve a proper field that matches those of other centres in the area. In addition, this field will serve minor soccer, rugby and flag football leagues.We have been fund raising, but we need help to complete our dream for many young athletes in our community."

The alumni has raised thousands of dollars over the past decade that helps purchase equipment and keep registration fees low for players. They hold an annual golf tournament and Grey Cup Party.

Voting started on Dec. 3 and ends on Dec. 12. Anyone can vote, once a day, every day, during the contest.